Bathurst Resources Ltd currently operates Stockton Opencast Mine which is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand's largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world's leading steel makers. Casual Operator at the Coal Handling Processing Plant About Us: We are culturally diverse and maintain a strong health and safety focus. You dig, they dig, we all dig doing things right! We have our peoples' best interests in mind and welcome you to put yourself forward to join our team if you have the experience we are after! Send in your CV and setup a phone chat with us, so we can answer your questions! Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real We can offer you: Excellent team environmentOpportunity for career growthBoost (Discounts and Special offers various suppliers) and profit shareThe right equipment for the job and an opportunity to add new skills to your kit bag!The Opportunity: Our team at Stockton are looking for a person to fill a Casual role as an Operator at the Coal Handling Plant at our Stockton site, on an as-required basis. You will be working in a team responsible for operating and maintaining Fixed Plant like the Coal Handling Processing Plant and Aerial Ropeway and be required to fill in for our Loader Operators to maintain the production demands. What you will bring to the role: Secondary educationMedium to high level of fitness -as there are several flights of stairs within the coal processing plantPrevious experience in operating machineryInterest in fixing and maintaining plant and equipment. A maintenance trades background would be preferredBasic level of understanding of computersGood communication skillsStrong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, but your colleagues alsoSelf-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourselfBe reliable, honest and a flexible team playerApplicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date. Advertising will run for 30 days or less if the role is filled prior. Please note successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical.